is there death penalty in utah

Yes, the death penalty is legal in Utah. Utah was the first state to resume executions after the 1972–1976 national moratorium, with executions carried out by firing squad or lethal injection. The state primarily uses lethal injection but allows firing squad as an alternative method if lethal injection drugs are unavailable. The death penalty in Utah is applied only for aggravated murder, under strict legal procedures. As of 2025, there are still inmates on death row in Utah, and recent events have brought renewed attention to the state's use of capital punishment.